Business Industry

India to Pass New Law for Offshore Oil Exploration Boost

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

India is set to pass a new law in the upcoming parliament session aimed at encouraging investments in offshore oil exploration, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Tuesday. The proposed law will replace the existing Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, modernizing the legal framework for the country’s oil […]

Defence National

India Approves ₹80,000 Crore Defence Deal with US for Drones and Submarines

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

The Indian government has approved a massive ₹80,000 crore defence deal with the United States, aimed at significantly boosting the country’s military capabilities. The deal includes the procurement of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones and the development of two nuclear-powered conventional strike submarines (SSNs), which will be built indigenously in India. The Cabinet Committee

National

Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata Passes Away at 86

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Ratan Naval Tata, the esteemed industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away late Wednesday at the age of 86. He had been undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. His demise marks the end of an era for the Indian corporate world and leaves a void in the hearts […]

National

Ratan Tata Dies at 86; Industry and Nation Mourn the Loss of a Visionary Leader

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86, marking the end of an era for one of India’s most influential conglomerates. His death was announced by N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, in a statement released late Wednesday. Mr. Tata’s demise comes just days after he dismissed rumors about […]

Cricket Sports

India Clinch T20 Series Against Bangladesh with 86-Run Victory

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

India sealed the T20 series against Bangladesh with a commanding 86-run victory in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Team India delivered a stellar all-round performance on Wednesday to clinch the T20 series against Bangladesh. The hosts registered their biggest T20 win […]

Cricket Sports

India Thrash Sri Lanka by 82 Runs in Women’s T20 World Cup

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

India W 192-3 (Harmanpreet 52no) beat Sri Lanka W 90 (Sobhana 3-19) by 82 runs 12th Match, Group A at Dubai, Women’s T20 World Cup India’s women’s cricket team delivered a comprehensive performance against Sri Lanka in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, securing an 82-run victory and boosting their chances for a spot in […]

Asia International

Donald Trump Lauds PM Modi as ‘Friend’ and ‘Nicest Human Being’

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “friend” and the “nicest human being” during a recent podcast interview. In an episode of the Flagrant podcast, former United States President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke highly of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

National

Ratan Tata Hospitalised in Mumbai, Health Reportedly Critical

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Industrialist Ratan Tata is in the intensive care unit of Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to age-related health concerns. Veteran industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, has been admitted to a Mumbai hospital and is currently in critical condition, according to a report by Reuters. Sources familiar with the matter stated […]

Business Economy National

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Steady at 6.5%, Shifts Policy Stance to ‘Neutral’

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

RBI maintains status quo on repo rate; MPC revises policy stance to ‘neutral’ as inflation and growth projections remain steady. In its latest monetary policy meeting held from October 7 to 9, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for the tenth […]

Defence National

Army Jawan Abducted by Terrorists in Anantnag, J&K

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Security forces launch search operation after two Territorial Army soldiers are abducted; one soldier manages to escape. A Territorial Army (TA) soldier has reportedly been abducted by terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, according to sources cited by ANI on Wednesday, October 9. The incident occurred in a forested area of Anantnag, where two TA […]